

Robert Sapolsky: You Have No Choice
Feb 20, 2024
Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky challenges the notion of free will, exploring how decisions are influenced by unconscious processes and societal factors. The podcast delves into the morality of punishment, determinism's impact on change, and Sapolsky's passion for teaching and human interactions.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Illusion of Free Will
02:18 • 10min
The Unconscious Mind in Decision Making
12:24 • 11min
Exploring the Morality of Punishment and Bonuses in Society
23:00 • 2min
Exploring Determinism and Change
25:06 • 2min
The Joys of Teaching and Human Interactions
26:47 • 12min
Mutual Fondness and Scientific Communication
38:54 • 3min